Legal Services Built
for Nepal's Realities

Corporate Law
& FDI Advisory

Nepal's investment framework is complex - but for businesses that get it right, the opportunity is substantial. Adv. Poudel has guided dozens of domestic and foreign entities through every stage: from initial registration to full FITTA compliance and ongoing corporate governance.

• Company registration under the Companies Act, 2063 - private, public, and foreign subsidiary
• Foreign Direct Investment licensing and FITTA compliance with the Department of Industries
• Joint venture structuring, shareholder agreements, and M&A due diligence
• Board governance, regulatory filings, and annual compliance management
• Sector-specific advisory for telecom, energy, banking, and manufacturing sectors
• Business dissolution, liquidation, and insolvency proceedings

Litigation &
Dispute Resolution

When a dispute reaches the courts, the quality of your advocate matters absolutely. Adv. Poudel's courtroom experience spans Nepal's full judicial hierarchy - from the District Courts of Koshi Province to the apex bench of the Supreme Court in Kathmandu. He also leads alternative dispute resolution mandates where parties seek faster, cost-effective outcomes.

• Commercial and civil litigation before District, High, and Supreme Courts
• Constitutional writ petitions and public interest litigation
• International commercial arbitration and domestic arbitration proceedings
• Labor and employment dispute resolution - employer and employee mandates
• Banking and financial disputes including loan recovery and NRB compliance matters
• Land acquisition, property rights, and real estate litigation
• Criminal defense and prosecution advisory for corporate entities

Tax & Regulatory
Advisory

Nepal's tax and regulatory environment has evolved significantly over the past decade. From NRB directives to IRD enforcement, staying compliant requires legal counsel that understands both the letter and the practical interpretation of the law. Adv. Poudel has advised both resident corporations and non-resident investors on full-cycle tax and regulatory compliance.

Whether you are a Nepali company structuring your annual tax position, a foreign investor assessing withholding obligations, or a financial institution navigating NRB compliance - our team provides clear, actionable advisory grounded in current law.

Intellectual Property
& Trademarks

As Nepal's market integrates further with international commerce, protecting your intellectual assets has never been more critical. Adv. Poudel assists businesses and individuals in registering, enforcing, and defending intellectual property rights under Nepal's Patents, Designs and Trademark Act and the Copyright Act.

• Trademark registration and renewal with the Department of Industry, Nepal
• Patent filing and protection advisory for inventions and industrial designs
• Copyright registration and enforcement for creative and software works
• IP infringement litigation - civil and criminal enforcement actions
• Brand protection strategy for domestic and internationally expanding Nepali businesses
• Licensing agreements, royalty structuring, and technology transfer compliance